Subtract 60/7 from 40/4
1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 8 4/7
40/4 - 60/7 is 10/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 7 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
40/4 = 40 × 7/4 × 7 = 280/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
60/7 = 60 × 4/7 × 4 = 240/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/28 - 240/28 = 280 - 240/28 = 40/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/7
- In mixed form: 13/7
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